Product Development Manager

Overview:

 

Founded in 1991, BevZero Holdings is a privately held holding company with several subsidiary companies providing services and equipment to the beer, wine and spirits industries and specializing in de-alcoholization. BevZero operates in the USA, Spain, South Africa and Chile.

BevZero Services, Inc., our US services subsidiary, offers de-alcoholization services ranging from alcohol adjustment to complete removal. In addition, product development services, white and private label de-alcoholized wine products are also offered for sale. BevZero Services, Inc. is seeking a Product Development Manager that will report directly to BevZero Services’ General Manager.  

 

The ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in Wine or any kind of beverage as well as a strong technical food chemistry knowledge.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

 

·      Lead the formulation and development of new non-alcoholic wines and other related products such as wine based RTD beverages;

·      Manage product development and private label clients from product conception to production;

·      Maintain, track, stock and expand an Ingredient library for crafting new products;

·      Coordinate testing for nutritional panels, package corrosion testing, and product stability;

·      Lab bench work and/or pilot plant work, as needed;

·      Continuously identify and foster relationships with production partners such as wine & beverage producers, ingredient suppliers, and copackers;

·      Collaborate with marketing and sales to create and review promotional and informational materials for services and products;

·      Attend in-person and/or virtual tradeshows and events with travel, as necessary;

·      Work in close collaboration with other BevZero locations to learn and share knowledge and best practices;

·      Network with internal/external stakeholders to improve and test ingredients, technologies and processes to enhance the quality of non-alcoholic wines;

·      Troubleshoot product and process problems as required from product development to production runs;

·      Track budget for projects

 

 

 

Essential Characteristics:

 

·      Professional, trustworthy and always looking for ways to improve

·      Curious, thoughtful and interested in learning and teaching

·      Knowledge of FDA and TTB beverage regulations

·      Strong interest in the growing market of low-alcohol and non-alcoholic wine, beer, and cider

·      Project management experience

 

 

Qualifications:

 

·      Bachelors degree or higher in Enology, Viticulture, Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or similar, or equivalent experience

·      Experience in wine or beverage chemistry, quality, and sensory analysis

·      Three years’ experience in wine or beverage production, development, or analysis

·      Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and database management skills

·      Strong oral and written communication and client management skills

·      Ability to lift at least 50 pounds on occasion

·      Ability to sit for long periods of time when performing administrative duties

·      Ability to stand for long periods of time when performing product development duties

 

Benefits:

 

·      Base salary commensurate with experience

·      Bonus opportunity

·      Full benefit package (health, dental, vision, life, FSA, 401(k) with match)

·      Paid time off

·      Stock options

·      Equal opportunity employer 

BevZero Services, Inc.